Ever since childhood, I have lived and
breathed baseball. As the years went by, I was playing baseball all the time,
so I barely had time to keep track of my favorite MLB teams. Currently, as a
baseball coach, I have the same problems because my team takes up all of my
time.
Gone are the days of being able to sit down
and watch my favorite MLB teams every night. So I started looking for better
ways to stay up-to-date on MLB news. I quickly came across this helpful
website.
Now, I simply have to check my phone
notifications for the latest baseball news and highlights. Here are a few major
benefits from these apps that you can keep in mind as you check them out.
Get the latest news from the MLB
MLB apps make all of the latest news available
to you at the touch of a button. These apps make it possible for you to keep up
with your favorite teams, favorite players, and other news around the league.
Whether you’re checking into the latest power rankings or figuring out which
players had the most fantasy points, you can be a more informed fan just by
checking your phone.
As the trade deadline approaches, the rumor
mill will start churning out some drama. If you don’t want to be left out of
the water-cooler talk at work, then you’ll want to keep up with the latest
rumors on which big stars are on the move this year. And if this water-cooler
talk involves fantasy baseball leagues and trash-talking opponents, you can use
these MLB apps as a baseball reference site for the best fantasy baseball
information.
A good portable pitching mound can turn any ol’ field into a baseball field, and any player into a pitcher.
What
are Portable Mounds?
Pitching mounds were originally created so
that pitchers would have a competitive advantage over batters. Being elevated
10” off the ground gives you the slight advantage of gravity, and gives the
batter a harder time of getting a hit. If the pitcher were to pitch from flat
ground, there would be a lot more home runs every game!
Because pitching mounds are so regularly used,
in youth baseball and in the MLB, it is absolutely imperative that kids start
pitching from a mound at an early age.
The creator of True Pitch Mounds started
making portable mounds when his son pitched in a championship game and gave up
runs due to the fact that he was not used to pitching from a mound!
America holds the tag of being famous for two of the things,
its open hearts for all those who wish to study
abroad– particularly in the States and even more for its ever
increasing craziness for baseball. However, this sport, like every other sport,
has its own sets of controversies, from run-ins with the law to strange
behaviors both inside and outside the field. Here’s a list of 5 such
controversies that touched the icebergs.
BALCO-BONDS Controversy: Barry Bonds is very allegedly known
as a companion of controversies. One of the most prominent and famous of the
lot being the BALCO controversy in 2003. BALCO aka Bay Area Laboratory
Co-Operative was being investigated by the government in 2003 and in the
course, Bonds’ name pounced up. One of the finest power-hitting outfielder,
Bonds was asked to testify before the grand jury where he declined the usage of
any sort of steroids let alone any association with the company. Bonds was
however, found to be lying and was later charged with both perjury and
obstruction of justice in 2007. Sentencing has yet to happen on the latter
charge.
ALCS- Game 6 Controversy: An eye flipping game between Kansas City
Royals and Toronto Blue Jays called for massive craziness among the audience.
It all started with Mike Moustakas of Kansas City Royals. Mike being in the ace
of his game, hit off of a magnificent delivery from David Price. The ball hyped
straight into the right field and was about to concluded a score when a fan
reached over the railing and caught the ball. The over enthusiasm of the fan
resulted in lack of clarity on whether the ball would have actually cleared the
wall or made a hit on the top- resulting in a whopping ground-rule double. The man
on right field, Bautista, signaled for interference, almost instantly. The
decision ruled out for a home run and was also confirmed upon review.
Imagine if one of the most iconic athletes of the current
era suddenly retired, announced he had an incurable disease and within two
years was dead. That is exactly what happened in 1939 when iconic New York Yankees
star Lou Gehrig pulled himself out of the lineup after 2,130 consecutive games
and then 80 years ago, on July 4, 1939, said goodbye to New York fans with his
famous “luckiest man on the face of the earth” speech.
For 13 years, Gehrig was baseball’s most durable player as
he famously was in the lineup every day. But durability wasn’t his only
strength, he was also the best first baseman of his generation and was a
run-producing machine.
Only Gehrig could push the Sultan of Swat, Babe Ruth, into
the number three spot in the batting order. He drove in 140 or more runs nine
times during his career, including 185 RBI during the 1931 season. In 1934 he
claimed the triple crown as he hit .363 with 49 home runs and 166 RBI.
Coaching little league for the first time? Have you been asked to volunteer? Maybe your kid is part of a team! Read our list below and if you follow these essential little league coaching tips it will only help you to have success.
Did you know that the first Little League was established by a man named Carl E. Stotz in 1939. Stotz always had a dream and he was always set on adult supervision to stop bickering on the sandlot. After being turned down by over fifty businesses, Carl finally convinced a lumber company, a dairy, and a pretzel maker to sponsor some of the teams, for $30 each. On June 6, 1939, the first Little League Baseball game was played at Park Point in Williamsport. In 1939, he officially started up the league. The bases were placed 60 ft apart and the pitcher’s mound was placed 40 ft from home plate.
That was a long time ago, but look how far little league baseball has come today. Without further delay coaching is something you should take pride in and below are three ways you can have an impact on your team.
Coaches Listen
Ever heard the saying that we have two ears and one mouth? Well it is so true and something that coaches need to do. Yes as a coach you must get your point across, but you have to understand your players needs and wants. Good coaches listen to their athletes. They take time to understand their athletes and what’s motivating them. It’s by listening to their athletes and through understanding what’s motivating them that good coaches are able to build strong connections. Listening will in return actually help you as a coach learn and you may not even realize it at the time. Developing connections and listening will allow for trust and respect to be established between you and the players on your team.
Topps has tried many crazy products, often called “test issues”.
Test issues were usually only distributed in limited areas and were difficult to find. Candy Lids were one of Topps most unusual; little tubs of candy with player’s photos on bottom of the 1 7/8″ lids. The 10 cent candy’s came 24 to a box. Sealed tubs can still be found in the $150 to $200 range. Called “Baseball Stars Bubble Gum”, the 1970 Topps Candy Lids set had 24 different players, while 1973 Topps Candy Lids had 55.
Topps released their first Candy Lids in 1970. The 1970 Topps Candy Lids are very, very hard to find and had small photos of Tom Seaver,
Carl Yastrzemski and Frank Howard.
In 1973 the candy was replaced by gum, the mini photo of Frank Howard was gone from the top of the lid and team logos were airburshed off the player’s caps. Even the tiny Yaz and Seaver photos logos removed. 1973 Topps Candy Lids are hard to find, but not nearly as scarce as the 1970’s. In 1972 a Topps Candy Lids issue was planned but never released although a few proofs do exist.
Topps released two other test issue sets in 1973 (1973 Topps Pinups and 1973 Topps Comics). The 1973 Topps Comics and 1973 Topps Candy Lids shared many photos and again had no team logos. If thinking “licensing dispute”, you are likely right. Topps received player’s union’s permission for these test issues, but not Major League Baseball’s. Issues over rights & fees with MLBPA and the player’s union resulted in Topps started shutting down future production of test issues putting an end to some of their most fun collectibles.
The Sports Then and Now Vintage Athlete of the Month is one of the most underappreciated wide receivers in NFL history, despite boasting a career that spanned 16 seasons and saw him excel as one of the league’s premier deep threats. Known for his speed, route-running, and ability to make plays downfield, Harold Jackson left an indelible mark on the game during an era that was not yet pass-heavy. Standing at 5’10” and weighing 175 pounds, he defied expectations of size to become a dominant force on the field. Over the course of his illustrious career (1968–1983), Jackson totaled 10,372 receiving yards and 76 touchdowns, placing him among the top receivers of his time.
Topps has tried many crazy products, often called “test issues”.
Test issues were usually only distributed in limited areas and were difficult to find. Candy Lids were one of Topps most unusual; little tubs of candy with player’s photos on bottom of the 1 7/8″ lids. The 10 cent candy’s came 24 to a box. Sealed tubs can still be found in the $150 to $200 range. Called “Baseball Stars Bubble Gum”, the 1970 Topps Candy Lids set had 24 different players, while 1973 Topps Candy Lids had 55. 
Topps released their first Candy Lids in 1970. The 1970 Topps Candy Lids are very, very hard to find and had small photos of Tom Seaver,
Carl Yastrzemski and Frank Howard. 
Topps released two other test issue sets in 1973 (1973 Topps Pinups and 1973 Topps Comics). The 1973 Topps Comics and 1973 Topps Candy Lids shared many photos and again had no team logos. If thinking “licensing dispute”, you are likely right. Topps received player’s union’s permission for these test issues, but not Major League Baseball’s. Issues over rights & fees with MLBPA and the player’s union resulted in Topps started shutting down future production of test issues putting an end to some of their most fun collectibles. 
